Twin-pails holder



Nov. 7, 1944. A. WEBER TWIN-PAIL HOLDERS Filed Oct. 50. 1942 PatentedNov. 7, 1944 UNITED'} "STAT-ES PATENT OFFICE i TWIN-PAILSJIHOLDERAnna'Weber, Pittsburgh, Pa. Application October 30, 1942, Serial No.465,272 lClaim. (o1.224-45) This invention relates toa holder and whileprimarily designed andintended for carrying a pair of conventional typeof scrubbing pails used described,v which is particularly adapted for 10carrying a pair of conventional type of scrubbing pails, which allowsthe removal of either of the latter therefrom for independent emptyingpurposes, which embodies novel and conveniently operable means forsecuring the pair of pails therein or for releasing the lattertherefrom, which is simple in its construction and arrangement, durable,compact, attractive in appearance, and comparatively economical in itsmanufacture and use.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as thedescription proceeds, the invention resides in the novel construction,combination and arrangement of parts herein specifically described andillustrated in the accompanying drawing, but it is to be understood thatchanges in th form, proportions and details of construction may beresorted to that come within the scope of the claim hereunto appended.

In the drawing wherein like numerals of reference designatecorresponding parts throughout the several views:

Figure 1 is a side, elevational view of a holder constructedinaccordance with the invention, and

I Figure 3 is an enlarged end elevational view of the holder, partly incross section and wit portions thereof being broken away.

Referring in detail to the drawin l and 2 respectively denote a pair ofsimilar scrubbing pails- Each of the latter is of the conventional metaltype and well known construction, and includes the usual tapering sidewall 3 and bail 4. p

The improved holder comprises a continuous strip or strap metal loop,which is shaped to form a pair of similar carrier bands, respectivelyindicated at 5 and B, and a constricted neck between the latter. Thecarrier'bands are horizontally aligned, and are spaced from each otherby the interposed constricted neck, which latter consists of a pair ofspaced, parallel disposed neck members, respectively indicated at 1 and8, and forming'portions of the loop structure. A transversely extendingcross-bar 9 is disposed between the neck members I and 8. The cross-baris formed'with depending end portions H) which arev permanently securedto respective neck members by means of rivets ll, welding, or in anyother suitable manner.

Acarrying handle I2 is fixed in position between the upper ends of apair of connecting arms [3. The latter are disposed vertically upwardand have their lower ends permanently secured to respective neck members1 and 8 by means of the rivets II, or in any other suitable holderstructure properly adapted for the intended purpose. I

The metal strap sheet material is generally disposed vertically edgewisein the loop structure, and the walls of the carrier bands 5 and 6 extendat a slight angle fromv the vertical to conform to the tapers of theside walls 3 of the "pails I and 21 The diameters and dispositions ofthe carrier bands are such that the latter will flatly encompass andengage on the peripheries of the side walls of the pails adjacent to butspaced from the tops of the latter, as clearly illustrated in Figure 1.

For removably securing the pails l and'Z in the improved holder a novel.clamping element is' provided. The latter comprises an oblong clampingplate l4 having depending end lugs l5, which are adapted for engagingadjacent top portions of the top rims of the pails l and 2. The clampingplate I4 is fixed to the upper end of a vertically disposed bolt I6,which latter extends through the center of the cross-bar 9. An adjustingnut I1 is engaged on the lower end of the 1' bolt l6 and operable foradjusting a spiral tensioning spring. l8 which is mounted on the boltbetween said nut and the under face of the crossbar. The bolt isrevoluble and vertically shiftable in the cross-bar, and a stop disk I9is fixed 55 thereon to limit the downward movement of said bolt throughthe cross-bar, whereby the action of the spring l8 will hold the bolt inthe vertical position in the cross-bar when the clamping plate isdisengaged from the pails l and 2. A vertically disposed finger ring 20is fixed on the top of the clamping plate I4 for facilitating themanipulation of the clamping element when securing or releasing thepails l and 2 in the holder structure.

When the clamping plate I isdisposed parallel to the cross-bar 9, theformer will be in the releasing or disengaged position, and when theclamping plate is shifted to extend at right angles to the cross-bar,the depending lugs IE will overlap and engage the top rims of respectivepails I and 2.

To secure the pails l and 2 in respective carrier bands 5 and 6, theoperator simply inserts his finger in the ring 20 and elevates theclamping plate l4 against the action of the spring [8. 'The clampingplate is then turned at right angles and lowered upon the top rims ofthe pails l and 2. The action of the spring will tensionally hold theclamping plate in engagement with the pails, whereby the latter will besecurely clamped and held in the holder. Further,- the engagement of thelugs IE on the top rims of the pails will eliminate the tendency of thelatter to sag at the free sides of the carrier bands, particularly whensaid pails are weighted by their contents.

The present invention provides a most efiicient device of its kind,which will securely hold and carry a pair of pails, which allows theconvenient removal of either of the pails for independent emptyingpurposes, or for independent pail replacement when required, and whichmay be economically constructed and employed for all purposes whereinapplicable.

What I claim is:

A holder for a pair of pails comprising the combination of a continuousstrip of material formed to provide a pair of carrier bands forreceiving and supporting the pails and further being formed to provide aconstricted neck between said hands, a handle fixed to said neck, acrossbarsecured in said neck, a bolt mounted in said cross-bar and beingvertically and revolubly shiftable in the latter, a spiral springmounted on said bolt below said cross-bar and abutting against thelatter, a nut threadedly engaged on thelower end of said bolt forretaining and adjusting said spring on said bolt, a stop disk fixed onsaid bolt above said cross-bar for limiting the downward movement ofsaid bolt in said cross-bar, a clamp plate fixed to the upper end ofsaid bolt and being provided with depending end lugs overlapping andengaging the top rims of respective pails to retain the latter in saidbands, and a vertically disposed finger ring fixed to the top of saidclamping plate for facilitating the manipulation of the latter to secureand release the pails in said bands.

ANNA WEBER.

